treatable

adjective

treat·​able ˈtrē-tə-bəl 

: capable of being treated : yielding or responsive to treatment

a treatable disease

treatability

ˌtrē-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

Examples of treatable in a Sentence

The infection is treatable with antibiotics.

Recent Examples on the Web

The good news is that when it’s found early, colorectal cancer is often treatable. — Care Resource, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026

Acute hearing loss can result from treatable causes like earwax buildup or infection that a hearing aid won’t address. — Allison Palmer july 1, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026

But bacterial infections — now quite treatable — were unknown two-plus centuries ago. — Adam Cohen, Oklahoman, 30 June 2026

Testing for both nutrients may help identify a treatable cause and support better long-term energy and overall health. — Sara Hoffman, Verywell Health, 18 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for treatable

• depletable
• repeatable
• unbeatable
• eatable

Medical Definition

treatable

adjective

treat·​able ˈtrēt-ə-bəl 

: capable of being treated : yielding or responsive to treatment

a treatable disease

treatability

ˌtrēt-ə-ˈbil-ət-ē 

noun

plural treatabilities